Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the stock, indicating an expected relative outperformance of 5% to 20% compared to the market benchmark over the next 6 months [7] Core Views - The company's equity incentive plan sets aggressive performance targets tied to market capitalization, with full unlocking at a target market cap of HKD 500 billion, representing a 619% premium over the current market cap of HKD 69.6 billion [7] - The global HNB (Heat-Not-Burn) market is expected to expand rapidly following the patent settlement between British American Tobacco (BAT) and Philip Morris International (PMI), with the 2023 global HNB market size reaching USD 33.46 billion, up 12.2% YoY [8] - The company's technological iteration, productization capabilities, and stable large-scale delivery and quality assurance capabilities form its long-term competitive advantages [9] - The company's HNB revenue is expected to grow rapidly as a core partner of BAT's new Glo Hilo series, supporting a second growth curve [15] - The relaxation of flavor regulations for pod-based e-cigarettes in the US and stricter regulations on disposable e-cigarettes in Europe are expected to benefit the company's traditional pod-based OEM business [16] Financial Projections - Revenue is projected to grow from CNY 11.548 billion in 2024E to CNY 18.387 billion in 2026E, with YoY growth rates of 3.3%, 17.3%, and 35.7% respectively [21] - Net profit attributable to shareholders is forecasted to increase from CNY 1.298 billion in 2024E to CNY 2.815 billion in 2026E, with YoY growth rates of -21.1%, 30.2%, and 66.6% respectively [21] - The company's PE ratio is expected to decline from 58.6x in 2024E to 27.0x in 2026E, reflecting improved profitability [21] Market Data - The stock's closing price on December 30, 2024, was HKD 13.10, with a 52-week range of HKD 4.61 to HKD 15.26 [3] - The company's H-share market capitalization stood at HKD 80.954 billion, with 6.17967 billion H-shares outstanding [3] - The stock has underperformed the benchmark index by 24% over the past year [6]
思摩尔国际：股权激励计划目标积极，换弹式修复，HNB弹性可期！